Kirk Maltby

Chris Osgood lounged on his day off, watching the Detroit Tigers, Tiger Woods and basketball when he wasn't taking a 2 1/2-hour nap. "I'm banking some sleep here," Detroit's goaltender said Monday. Osgood and the Red Wings hope the much-needed break — after playing eight times in 16 days — gives them a boost to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals. Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart took advantage of Sunday, a rare day away from a rink, to catch up on laundry. It didn't take Stuart long to get back into the swing of things, shoving ... Read Full Story

Let’s assume for a second that Kirk Maltby could, if necessary, play tonite..even with the Charley Horse.  If that’s the case?  When’s the last time we saw both he and Kris Draper as healthy scratches?  I could do the research on that, but my left temple hurts.  Me? I have no idea why Eaves (or May for that matter) is in there instead of Draper.  But I’m sure Uncle Mike has his reasons.  Meanwhile…we’re all looking forward to seeing Darren Helm’s season debut. Khan(!) “It’s been a long time,’’ Helm said. “I didn’t get expect to get hurt in camp, but it happens and ... Read Full Story

Photo Courtesy of DetroitRedWings.com The Detroit Red Wings hosted HockeyFest this past Friday and Saturday at Joe Louis Arena. The event consisted of player appearances (Nicklas Lidstrom, Dan Cleary, Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom, and Jason Williams), tours of the locker room, photo opps with the zamboni, interactive hockey games, and hockey memorabilia exhibits. Kris at Snipe Snipe, Dangle Dangle posted her notes from the Q&A sessions with Draper, Williams, Holmstrom, and Lidstrom. The Detroit News also touched upon some of the comments made during the question and answer portions of the event, including words from Steve Yzerman . In our last installment of Around ... Read Full Story

Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images Wings’ coach Mike Babcock has already made his mark at Team Canada’s Olympic orientation in Calgary. You can watch Babcock address the media on Day 2 of camp at NHL.com . With much of the Canadian media’s attention on the pre-Olympic camp, it’s no surprise that Babcock has discussed the roster with the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald . James Mirtle breaks down the camp’s roster at From the Rink . In Other News Are you in the Detroit area this weekend? If so, head over to Ticketmaster to purchase tickets for the Red Wings’ HockeyFest on Friday and ... Read Full Story

Quick update from HSBC Arena in Buffalo: Darren Helm, who has been out four weeks with a sprained AC joint, will return to the lineup tonight. He'll center a line with Brad May and Patrick Eaves. That means Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby are healthy scratches. Related posts: Eaves to play tonight for Wings Ground To A Halt: Draper, Maltby Both Sitting Wings’ Helm may return tonight in Buffalo Red Wings forward Helm might return tonight Helm Nears Comeback, Osgood to Start Again Read Full Story